Sodium Sulfate, Decahydrate, 22.2% w/v
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
Date of issue: 09/25/2014
Version: 1.0
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1.
Product identifier
Product form
: Mixture
Product name
: Sodium Sulfate, Decahydrate, 22.2% w/v
Product code
: LC24900
1.2.
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture
1.3.
: For laboratory and manufacturing use only.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
LabChem Inc
Jackson's Pointe Commerce Park Building 1000, 1010 Jackson's Pointe Court
Zelienople, PA 16063 - USA
T 412-826-5230 - F 724-473-0647
[email protected] - www.labchem.com
1.4.
Emergency telephone number
Emergency number
: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 or 011-703-527-3887
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1.
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US classification
Not classified
2.2.
Label elements
GHS-US labelling
No labelling applicable
2.3.
Other hazards
Other hazards not contributing to the
classification
2.4.
: None under normal conditions.
Unknown acute toxicity (GHS-US)
Not applicable
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1.
Substance
Not applicable
3.2.
Mixture
Name
Product identifier
%
Water
(CAS No) 7732-18-5
90.2
GHS-US classification
Not classified
Sodium Sulfate, Anhydrous
(CAS No) 7757-82-6
9.8
Not classified
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1.
Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general
: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical
advice (show the label where possible).
First-aid measures after inhalation
: Assure fresh air breathing. Allow the victim to rest.
First-aid measures after skin contact
: Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed
by warm water rinse.
First-aid measures after eye contact
: Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking or redness
persist.
First-aid measures after ingestion
: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain emergency medical attention.
4.2.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/injuries
11/21/2014
: Not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use.
EN (English)
Page 1
Sodium Sulfate, Decahydrate, 22.2% w/v
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
4.3.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Obtain medical assistance.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
: Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
: Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
No additional information available
5.3.
Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions
: Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any
chemical fire. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering environment.
Protection during firefighting
: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1.
For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment
: Safety glasses.
Emergency procedures
: Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2.
For emergency responders
Protective equipment
: Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency procedures
: Ventilate area.
6.2.
Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters.
6.3.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up
6.4.
: Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect
spillage. Store away from other materials.
Reference to other sections
See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1.
Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling
7.2.
: Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or
smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation
of vapour.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
: Keep container closed when not in use.
Incompatible products
: None known.
Incompatible materials
: None known.
7.3.
Specific end use(s)
No additional information available
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1.
Control parameters
Sodium Sulfate, Decahydrate, 22.2% w/v
ACGIH
Not applicable
OSHA
Not applicable
Sodium Sulfate, Anhydrous (7757-82-6)
ACGIH
Not applicable
OSHA
Not applicable
Water (7732-18-5)
ACGIH
Not applicable
11/21/2014
EN (English)
2/6
Sodium Sulfate, Decahydrate, 22.2% w/v
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
Sodium Sulfate, Anhydrous (7757-82-6)
OSHA
Not applicable
8.2.
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
: Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate
vicinity of any potential exposure.
Personal protective equipment
: Avoid all unnecessary exposure.
Hand protection
: Wear protective gloves.
Eye protection
: Chemical goggles or safety glasses.
Respiratory protection
: Wear appropriate mask.
Other information
: Do not eat, drink or smoke during use.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1.
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state
: Liquid
Colour
: Colourless
Odour
: None.
Odour threshold
: No data available
pH
: No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
: No data available
Melting point
: No data available
Freezing point
: No data available
Boiling point
: No data available
Flash point
: No data available
Auto-ignition temperature
: No data available
Decomposition temperature
: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
: No data available
Vapour pressure
: No data available
Relative vapour density at 20 °C
: No data available
Relative density
: No data available
Solubility
: Soluble in water.
Water:
Log Pow
: No data available
Log Kow
: No data available
Viscosity, kinematic
: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic
: No data available
Explosive properties
: No data available
Oxidising properties
: No data available
Explosive limits
: No data available
9.2.
Other information
No additional information available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1.
Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Not established.
10.4.
Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.
10.5.
Incompatible materials
No data available.
11/21/2014
EN (English)
3/6
Sodium Sulfate, Decahydrate, 22.2% w/v
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
10.6.
Hazardous decomposition products
Sulfur compounds.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1.
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
: Not classified
Sodium Sulfate, Anhydrous (7757-82-6)
LD50 oral rat
ATE US (oral)
Water (7732-18-5)
LD50 oral rat
ATE US (oral)
Skin corrosion/irritation
≥ 90000 mg/kg
90000.000 mg/kg bodyweight
: Not classified
Serious eye damage/irritation
: Not classified
10000 mg/kg
10000.000 mg/kg
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
: Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity
: Not classified
Carcinogenicity
: Not classified
Reproductive toxicity
: Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
: Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated
exposure)
: Not classified
Aspiration hazard
: Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and
symptoms
: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1.
Toxicity
Sodium Sulfate, Anhydrous (7757-82-6)
LC50 fishes 1
EC50 Daphnia 1
12.2.
13500 - 14500 ml/l
2564 mg/l
Persistence and degradability
Sodium Sulfate, Decahydrate, 22.2% w/v
Persistence and degradability
Not established.
Sodium Sulfate, Anhydrous (7757-82-6)
Persistence and degradability
Water (7732-18-5)
Persistence and degradability
12.3.
Not established.
Not established.
Bioaccumulative potential
Sodium Sulfate, Decahydrate, 22.2% w/v
Bioaccumulative potential
Not established.
Sodium Sulfate, Anhydrous (7757-82-6)
Bioaccumulative potential
Water (7732-18-5)
Bioaccumulative potential
12.4.
Not established.
Not established.
Mobility in soil
No additional information available
12.5.
Other adverse effects
Effect on ozone layer
:
Effect on the global warming
: No known ecological damage caused by this product.
Other information
: Avoid release to the environment.
11/21/2014
EN (English)
4/6
Sodium Sulfate, Decahydrate, 22.2% w/v
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1.
Waste treatment methods
Waste disposal recommendations
: Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.
Ecology - waste materials
: Avoid release to the environment.
SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with DOT
Not regulated for transport
Additional information
Other information
: No supplementary information available.
ADR
No additional information available
Transport by sea
No additional information available
Air transport
No additional information available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. US Federal regulations
Water (7732-18-5)
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
15.2. International regulations
CANADA
Sodium Sulfate, Decahydrate, 22.2% w/v
WHMIS Classification
Uncontrolled product according to WHMIS classification criteria
Water (7732-18-5)
Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Sustances List)
WHMIS Classification
Uncontrolled product according to WHMIS classification criteria
EU-Regulations
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Not classified
15.2.2.
National regulations
Water (7732-18-5)
Not listed on the Canadian IDL (Ingredient Disclosure List)
15.3. US State regulations
California Proposition 65 - This product does not contain any substances known to the state of California to cause cancer
and/or reproductive harm
SECTION 16: Other information
Other information
11/21/2014
: None.
EN (English)
5/6
Sodium Sulfate, Decahydrate, 22.2% w/v
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
NFPA health hazard
: 0 - Exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard
beyond that of ordinary combustible materials.
NFPA fire hazard
: 0 - Materials that will not burn.
NFPA reactivity
: 0 - Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions,
and are not reactive with water.
HMIS III Rating
Health
: 0 Minimal Hazard - No significant risk to health
Flammability
: 0 Minimal Hazard
Physical
: 0 Minimal Hazard
Personal Protection
: A
SDS US (GHS HazCom 2012)
Information in this SDS is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. No warranty, express or implied, is made and LabChem Inc assumes no liability resulting from the use of this
SDS. The user must determine suitability of this information for his application.
11/21/2014
EN (English)
6/6